Health
Only a fifth of Brits getting their recommended 5 A Day
Just one-in-five Britons are eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, a poll for World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has found.
Spring Showers Syndrome (SSS)
With the May forecast looking wet and dreary we shouldn’t underestimate the impact it can have on our emotions.
Recession-hit Brits feel increasing bite of the ‘health crunch'
With the UK dipping back into recession and food inflation on the rise, new data from PruHealth, the insurer that rewards healthy behaviour, finds the continuing rise in cost of living is meaning 10.6 million Brits are not eating as healthily as they would like to and over half (52%) believe their health has suffered as a result of the recession.
Priory launches new Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy course
Following the launch of its Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) programme, the Priory Hospital Brighton and Hove is offering a new MBCT course designed at developing new ways of handling difficult moods and mental states.
Cutting edge wellness programme will help save lives and money
A cutting edge wellness programme launched this week is set to save money and save lives. ‘Enhanced Omega Wellness’ is based around the enormous bed of evidence that our intake of the right types of fats can affect virtually every aspect of our health, from cardiovascular health, to mental and emotional health.
Getting fit could make you sick
Researchers at Loughborough University have recently stated that training for a marathon or doing regular intense sessions can weaken your immune system and make you up to six times more vulnerable to viruses and infections, compared to those who are not as active!
Handling work-related depression for a stress free life
Stress in the workplace is a reality for many people across the UK, it doesn't discriminate on the grounds of age, mental strength or the type or work involved.
Stride into the National Walking month of May
There are many reasons to get out walking: improve your fitness levels, trim your waistline, reduce stress levels and save money on transport costs.
Attack of the allergies
National Allergy Week is taking place this week (23rd- 29th April) attacking the allergies that impact on the everyday lives of the 21 million Brits!
Last chance to get in the running with Diabetes UK
This year’s Bupa Great Manchester Run is fast approaching. If you were unable to secure a place through the online registration, Diabetes UK has some charity places still available.
New technique may help damaged nerves regrow and restore function
Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a method of assisting nerves damaged by traumatic accidents to repair naturally, which could improve the chances of restoring sensation and movement in injured limbs.
Children's allergies explained
As it is National Allergy Week (23rd - 29th April), leading paediatric allergy expert Dr George Du Toit from The Portland Hospital for Women and Children provides the top ten facts about childhood allergies.
Ground-breaking research for asthma sufferers
In the region of half a million UK asthma sufferers could benefit from a revolutionary new treatment that could dramatically reduce the complications caused by common cold viral infections*.
Having five a day can cause havoc for hay fever sufferers
If pollen wasnt making the nation miserable enough, Allergy UK reveals that eating fruit and veg can unwittingly cause problems for some hay fever sufferers.
Smile with all your heart
Do you feel stressed out? Take a moment to relax, breathe deeply and think of the last funny thing you saw or heard. While those around wonder what you're smiling about, you'll be doing wonders for your heart health.